The Grugq is a pioneering information security researcher with over a decade of professional experience. He has worked extensively with digital forensic analysis, binary reverse engineering, rootkits, Voice over IP, telecommunications and financial security. The Grugq's professional career has included Fortune 100 companies, leading information security firms and innovative start-ups. Claims to fame:

• pioneered anti-forensics
• developed "userland exec"
• released voip attack software
• decade of experience in infosec
• long term liaison w/ digital underground
• described as "extremely handsome" [by his mom]
• 1992 sussex County 3-legged race, 2nd place

The Grugq has spoken at dozens of conferences over the last 7 years; provided expert training courses to .gov, .mil, police and businesses; domain expertise on forensics, voip, telecommunications and financial systems.